EVERYDAY SALMON WITH TANGY CUCUMBERS AND FRIED SHALLOTS
A large piece of fish, like salmon, cod or halibut, cooked for less than 20 minutes in a cloak of olive oil, makes an ultimate low-pressure, unfussy main course that you can further dress up however you please. Set out the salmon with a big bowl of buttered rice, fried shallots, spicy cucumbers and other crunchy, lightly pickled vegetables for snacking. If you like, add jammy eggs for sauciness and salmon eggs for saltiness (and the opportunity to say "eggs on eggs!"), and you've got yourself quite a spread.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, easy, seafood, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If serving the shallots, combine shallots and oil in a small pot or skillet. Heat over medium and cook until shallots begin to sizzle and fry in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling the pot or skillet occasionally, until the shallots begin to sizzle less and brown more, another 3 to 4 minutes. Once they're just starting to turn a nice golden brown, remove from heat. (They will continue to brown in the oil, so pull them before you think they're ready.) Use a slotted spoon or mesh strainer to transfer shallots to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately season with lots of salt and set aside to cool.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and place in oven. Roast until the edges are opaque and the fish is just cooked through in the center, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare, 15 to 18 minutes for more well done. Meanwhile, thinly slice half the lemon and pick out any seeds. (Save the other half of the lemon for serving alongside.)
- If serving the cucumbers, combine cucumbers, vinegar and Aleppo pepper in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let sit a few minutes, tossing occasionally to evenly season. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Remove salmon from oven and transfer to a large serving platter. (Alternatively, feel free to serve in the baking dish.) Scatter lemon slices over and nestle remaining lemon alongside for squeezing over. Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving with the cucumbers, shallots or both if you like, and perhaps quick pickles, buttered rice, jammy eggs or more fish (see note below).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 652, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 704 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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havillah fell
[email protected]This dish was absolutely amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the tangy cucumbers and fried shallots were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sanju Saji
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salmon turned out really mushy. The cucumbers and shallots were good, though.
FAZI BUTT
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a milder sauce.
Wassim Ballan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon. It's a great way to enjoy this healthy fish.
youcef aribi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the cucumbers and shallots were delicious.
Maxwall Francis
[email protected]I loved the way the tangy cucumbers and fried shallots complemented the salmon. This dish was a real treat!
Muhammad Shayan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Kim Hatley
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The salmon was a bit bland and the cucumbers and shallots didn't really add much flavor.
Louis Hotte
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Emeka kings
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tangy cucumbers and fried shallots really helped to balance out the flavor of the salmon.
Md: Nurnabi
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the tangy cucumbers and fried shallots were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Cyan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salmon turned out really dry. The cucumbers and shallots were good, though.
Raz Ahmed
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salmon was cooked in no time and the cucumbers and shallots added a nice pop of flavor.
Yaradu Abdullah
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the cucumbers and shallots added a nice crunch.
Amjid Amjid
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter sauce.
Terri Scott
[email protected]The salmon was a bit dry, but the tangy cucumbers and fried shallots were delicious. I would try this recipe again with a different cooking method for the salmon.
sultan mughal
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Brandie Pitts
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The tangy cucumbers and fried shallots really took it to the next level.
Hayamkhan 0786
[email protected]This salmon dish was a hit with my family! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the tangy cucumbers and fried shallots added a delicious flavor combination.